Diva
Emanuel UngaroEau de Parfum1983
Side by side
Diva vs. Explosive
Is Diva better than Explosive?
Diva rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
SandalwoodMuskOrris RootPatchouliOakmossVetiver
woodyearthypowderyaromaticwarm spicyrose
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Diva and Explosive?
| Diva | Explosive | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | EDT |
| Launched | 1983 | 1986 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Polge | — |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Diva and Explosive smell?
Diva
Floral
Woody
Earthy
Honey
Powdery
Aromatic
Musky
Warm Spicy
Explosive
Woody
Aromatic
Rose
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Mossy
Fresh Spicy
Patchouli
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Diva and Explosive share?
Top
AldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangeCardamomCorianderTuberose
—Heart
CarnationJasmineNarcissusOrris RootRoseYlang-Ylang
GeraniumOrris RootLily of the Valley
Base
VanillaSandalwoodMuskCivetHoneyIrisPatchouliOakmossVetiverAmber
OakmossPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CarnationJasmineNarcissusRoseYlang-YlangTuberoseIris
GeraniumOrris RootLily of the Valley
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Musk
Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Diva and Explosive work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Diva or Explosive?
| Diva | Explosive | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Diva and Explosive?
Jacques Polge built this for a woman who knows she's the main character. The aldehydes are vintage, the civet is real, and neither is subtle. If you're shopping for discretion, keep walking.Diva
This is a fragrance that announces itself before you enter the room. The aldehydic punch gives it presence, the moss-patchouli base has weight, and it demands confident wear. Apply sparingly.Explosive
The hunt
Where to buy Diva and Explosive
| Diva | Explosive | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $35.06ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $38.80ecosmetics | — |
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